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It's not the date you were born, or the date you died, that really matters. It's "the dash" between those years and what you do with it, to make a difference with your life. This book is the most searched for book in our store because it is life changing.

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It's not the date you were born, or the date you died, that really matters. It's "the dash" between those years and what you do with it, to make a difference with your life.
This wonderful book is the most searched for book in our store because it has life-changing and healing potential.

Give this meaningful book to anyone in need of encouragement or students figuring out what is important in life. The Dash poem is often read at funerals as a tribute to a person's wonderfully lived "Dash" and is a beautiful sympathy gift.

When Linda Ellis wrote her poem, The Dash, in one afternoon in 2003, it would change her life forever. In 239 words, she captured the "Simple Truths" of why we were put on this earth. Click here to read the poem.

Since then, The Dash has been published hundreds of times in books, newspapers, magazines and company newsletters. It has also been read countless times at company meetings, graduations and funerals.Now the dash is avialable in a beautifully designed gift book along with nine simple truths from Mac Anderson about what we can do to make a difference with our lives. A special gift for your customers or your employees, give the gift of inspiration. It'll be one that keeps on giving.

We invite you to preview this book, and view the short DVD movie included with it.

To learn more about Linda Ellis, click here.

5 Star review LIVE~LEARN~LOVE~LAUGH & ALL WITH PASSION!
From Carly Williams of Everett, Washington.At age 44 I realized I was waiting to die...not getting busy living. The Dash's message had a profound effect on my life. Scared and excited I packed up my house and moved to the area (another state) I had wanted to live in...and once I made the decision..took action and walked though the door and began living my dash...I have been reborn...thank YOU Linda!

Thank You Simple Truths

5 Star review The Dash
From James R. Bowman of Stevens Point, Wisconsin. I initially ordered two cases of The Dash thinking at first they would be special gifts for special people. Then it began to work on me in a profound way and I began giving them to everyone. Why? Because my own vision was uplifted and clarified and I realized that I know no one who was not a special person deserving of a special gift. Mac, we are beyond grateful for everything you do and everything you are.

The Dash
From Ron Beshear of Cincinnati, Ohio. The Dash will change the way you think about life. Once you read it, you'll never forget it.

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Book Details

Hardcover Gift Book
96 pages 6.75" square
DVD run time: 2m:47s
By Linda Ellis and Mac Anderson
FREE DVD included

Corporate Discounts Available

Call 1-800-900-3427

Average Rating: (From 162 Reviews): Positive Rating

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From Holly of Belle Fourche, South Dakota on 11/9/2012.

The pictures, words and music are just amazing and very touching. We used this for my grandmothers funeral. However, the only thing I do not like on this video is at the end. The music and video just abruptly stop instead of fading out nicely. It just a stark ending to such a beautiful video. Thanks for all the wonderful videos you produce. :)

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From Gail M of Antioch, California on 10/4/2012.

This has been my favorite book of all times. Everyone can relate to this book. I read the poem at my sisters funeral and since then I have given this book to friends who have lost a loved one. They said "I really needed that book, and thank you so much.." It can be hard to tell people how you are sorry for their loss, so sharing this book has been my best choice.

Positive Rating highly
From Anonymous of Cary Plt, Maine on 8/27/2012.

Food for thought!

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From Deborah of Queens, New York on 8/24/2012.

I purchased this a number of years ago for a very special friend while he was building his alternative medicine practice. I remember the look on his face when he read it. He kept it in his office where others could enjoy while waiting.

I had forgotten all about "The Dash" until June 23rd of this year, the day of my Mother's funeral. Th funeral director had not planned to share this with us, but as he got out of his car at the cemetary, it fell from his folder of prayers. He decided to share this with all of the wonderful people that honored the brave and remarkable woman who is my Mother. He looked at me and mentioned "The Dash" and I nodded my head. His reading this wonderful passage helped me, and I hope others, remember all of the wonderful gifts of love and encourgament that both my Mother and Father shared not only with our family but friends as well. My tears would not stop, but hearing the words of "The Dash" helped me, and I hope others that were there, to remember both my parents lives and how much love and insight they brought to all of those who passed through their lives.

Thank you for helping me, my brothers and all of their children and grandchildren think and remember not only the difficult days of our parent's illness and passing, but all of the wonderful days of their "Dash".

Positive Rating Highest Recommendation
From DON BOODEL of PARKER, Colorado on 8/12/2012.

So highly enjoyable I use the book and the DVD as gifts

Positive Rating Great Graduation Gift
From Lori of Garden Grove, California on 8/11/2012.

Got these books as a graduation gift for my dental assisting class that I teach. It is very inspirational and I feel that it will help them think about how they will lead their lives

Positive Rating Inspirational Beyond Measure!
From Glenn Weissel of Roy, Washington on 8/3/2012.

I purchased 10 books as gifts for my friends who, as they graduate from a certified coaching program take a bold step in the world of entrepreneurship.

I began to pack some of the books into gift bags, then stopped to read a couple of pages. Enthralled by the written and photographic content I read through the entire book!

The messages and stories were perfect reflections of life that can be experienced by everyone at anytime. A wonderful reminder of why we are alive.

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From Barbara Laurenza of New Castle, Pennsylvania on 8/3/2012.

Wonderful book to read and re-read. I already had a copy and bought this as a retirement gift for a friend.

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From Earl Julo of Lees Summit , Missouri on 7/29/2012.

Inspirational book and DVD...I have the poster too, and I send the book to people in my grief net group, those who have lost their spouse and have a hard time living without their soul mate. Inspirational messages such as this keep us afloat, operating as humans while remaining in sorrow, looking to God for the reunion.

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From rita litt of calabasas, California on 7/29/2012.

great book ....great to give for a gift....highly recommend....

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From Anonymous of HYRUM, Utah on 7/27/2012.

I bought these books to give as gifts to friends.

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From rick miller of indian wells, California on 7/27/2012.

Life is NOW.Live it with Passion.

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From Carl M of Saint Louis, Missouri on 7/22/2012.

Perfect for occasion.

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From Anonymous of Honolulu, Hawaii on 7/20/2012.

I enjoyed reading this book - it had some profound meaning.

Positive Rating Highly Recommended
From Kim Lindsay of Pittsfield, Massachusetts on 7/20/2012.

I bought this book for my sister who just lost her husband of a cardiac arrest suddenly at the age of 47. She LOVED it! It is a beautiful book and I'm sure she'll cherish it for a very very long time.

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From Blue LeBlanc of Port Allen, Louisiana on 7/16/2012.

Just another wonderful way to look at life....

Positive Rating very highly recommend
From Tracie of St. Helen, Michigan on 7/15/2012.

This book is amazing and I believe a must read for all...young and old. It makes you think about how you live your life and if it's up to your potential because in the end, the dash is all that matters!

Positive Rating I gave it as a gift
From Anonymous of Wichita, Kansas on 7/15/2012.

The person I gave it to loved it.

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From Marme A. Dodson of Red Lion, Pennsylvania on 7/8/2012.

Wonderful, enlightening and soul searching experience. All of my friends/family have already been sent your website.

I look forward to a very long and comforting relationship with your great website, book, stories and lessons in life books.

Thanks again for this opportunity, Marme

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From Judy of Fayetteville, Arkansas on 7/4/2012.

I ordered this for gifts for several folks who just lost their spouses. They all enjoyed the book and have also ordered from your company to give as gifts.

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From Philip of Saint Cloud, Minnesota on 6/30/2012.

This was a fast and excellent read; I'm giving it to someone a the "Village" where I live. I highly recommend reading it.

Positive Rating never disappointed.....
From Porsha of Lula, Georgia on 6/25/2012.

Loved this....with all that life dishes out to us, it is easy to get wrapped up in the hustle and bustle of things...and to forget to live life to the fullest....how we live our dash was changed in 2007 when my husband was diagnosed with ALS...we could have chosen so many different was to go on with our lives...we have lived more in the last 5 years than most people do in a lifetime. Life is too short to be anything but happy.

Positive Rating The Dash Highly Recommend
From Yvonne of Sharon, Kansas on 6/24/2012.

Love this book! Have given this book to my family and some of my friends. Keep up the great work with all your titles.

Positive Rating What a lesson!
From Anonymous of Milledgeville, Georgia on 6/21/2012.

Oh my goodness! I purchased two of these books. One for myself and one for a gift that I just gave on today. I first heard "The Dash" at a memorial service about 3wks ago. It was one of the most profound poems I have ever heard. I highly recommend this book as a devotional, inspirational pick me up, and for gifts, particularly, to young people who are coming into adulthood and wondering about life and the choices they make. I look forward to many more purchases from Simple Truths. I am actually considering purchasing this book and/or other products for Christmas gifts 2012. Bring on a great sale! I'm ready!

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From Anonymous of Waldorf, Maryland on 6/18/2012.

I fell in love with The Dash. After reading it, I purchased several copies to give to family and friends. It is so easy to forget the important things in life. This poem reminds us that it is important how we live our life. Life is not about material things. To me it's simply about receiving and giving love.

Positive Rating Wonderful words to live by!
From GaleGale of Columbia, South Carolina on 6/18/2012.

I have had this book for several years and read it often! I plan to give several copies of it to my Church Library so I can share it with LOTS of other friends and church members! This book helps you make your "dash" important when your time on earth is through and you go to Heaven! It is one of the BEST books I've ever had! Thank you for such a wonderful book that means so much to me! It is truly a wonderful guide for you to get through your life on earth and I highly recommend it for EVERYBODY to read again and again.

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From Anonymous of McLean,, New York on 6/17/2012.

This book is wonderful. I pick it up many times during the day and read different parts. My nephew read The Dash poem at my father's funeral last week and everyone fell inlove with it!

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From Emma Hall of Plano, Texas on 6/8/2012.

I read this about 2 years ago and loved it. I was so glad that you have it in the book.
I really like all of the books I've ordered.
"Success" came just in time for me to give to my 2 Grandsons who just graduated from high school. You can probable tell that I like motovational books, quotes, etc.
Thanks for asking my opinion.

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From carol lellig of Phillipsburg, New Jersey on 6/7/2012.

Earlier I had bought this book for several members of my family that came with a free journal to mark your own entries that encompasses what your dash means to you. Since then, I keep buying copies of this book to hand to my friends that I think would benefit from this book. Great Job!

Positive Rating Negative Rating great book
From lincoln krochmal of Los Gatos, California on 6/7/2012.

a unique approach to figuring out what to focus on from the beginning of the race to the finish line.

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From Anonymous of Willmar, Minnesota on 6/7/2012.

I love this book. I have given it as a Graduation gift to remind young people to make the most of their dash. I have also given it in memory of someone. I never order just one, always like tomhave a couple on hand!

Positive Rating Highly recommended
From E Bucher of Mishawaka Indiana, Indiana on 6/2/2012.

T great.his is a graduation gift for a friends daughter. I think it is appropriate for a high school graduation gift. Your products are always

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From Ruth Bisbee of Stewartville, Minnesota on 5/31/2012.

Excellent reading; very thought provoking; good reminder of how we spend our short time here.

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From Ed Gawrys jr of Manchester , New Hampshire on 5/28/2012.

This book and dvd was outstanding. I would like to take this time to also personally that Mac Anderson and Simple Truths for helping me come of of the darkness and into the light. I have much work that needs to be done. With the products that Simple Truths offer I have become more inspired..............

Positive Rating The Dash is amazing
From Lin of Ft. Dodge, Iowa on 5/28/2012.

I first ordered The Dash when we retired from our business and I wanted to leave my staff something to remember us by.Each girl got a copy of the book to open the first day after we were gone. I also read it at my mothers funeral.That is when I decided to buy a dozen to keep on hand and give in place of sympathy cards. I will continue to do so as my supply decreases.Nothing could be more meaningful as a life lesson then The Dash.

Positive Rating Highly recommended *****
From Anonymous of Pembroke Pines, Florida on 5/27/2012.

The perfect gift!

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From Anonymous of Rochester, New York on 5/24/2012.

This book is my inspiration to "live life". Having ALS, an incurable disease, whenever I'm
feeling down I play the DVD. I bought many copies of this book, inscribed and given them to my children and special friends. It has been a blessing to them as well as me.

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From Tanya of Brooksville, Florida on 5/16/2012.

The first I read this I cried through the whole thing. It was email to me from a friend. I used it at my son's memorial service. It shows the inportance the dash {our lives} are, what do we get to leave behind

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From Anonymous of ABQ, New Mexico on 5/10/2012.

Wonderful

Positive Rating The Dash- Highly Recommend
From Anonymous of Racine, Wisconsin on 5/6/2012.

My #1 favorite book to read a few times a year. It keeps me grounded and life in perspective. I love giv=ing it as a gift an always get good comments back on it.

Positive Rating Best Gift Ever
From Carmen of Walnut Creek, California on 5/4/2012.

I have given this book to so many people. It is appropriate for birthdays, affirmation, graduations, confirmations. Good way to tell those in your life that you appreciate how their "Dash" has enriched your life. I always have a copy ready to give.

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From Mark Warren of Austin, Texas on 4/30/2012.

"The Dash" is one of my favorite books to give others. As many as I buy and give away, I read my own from time to time. Its message reminds me of what's really important in life's journey, and what are just temporary detours.

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From Anonymous of Homestead, Florida on 4/27/2012.

Excellent and encouraging throughout. I have ordered this book on many occassions and always more than one copy. I give this book instead of buying flowers for a funeral or birthday etc. Lasts longer, in fact the message inspires and lasts a lifetime.

Positive Rating vERY GOOD
From Anonymous of St. Cloud, Florida on 4/27/2012.

Very good and an excellent value at this price. It makes a wonderful gift for the bereaved.

Positive Rating 5 star highly recommended
From Linda of Blue Island, Illinois on 4/26/2012.

I am so thankful and so very grateful for Dash
It is simply Wonderful,I have given them away as gifts, I just lost my Mother and this has help lift my Spirit, and I know it will do the same for others, What a Gift from Heaven, Thank You

Blessings

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From Dane Winslow of Union, Maine on 4/7/2012.

THESE WERE GIFTS FOR FAMILY

Positive Rating Highly Recommended
From Dee Pedigo of Kingsport, Tennessee on 3/28/2012.

This is a beautiful DVD and the words really make you stop and think about life and the people you are involved with whether it be family or friends.

Positive Rating A Must Read
From Coach Bud of Raleigh, North Carolina on 3/27/2012.

The Dash is one of the most poignant, powerful and inspirational message you will ever read. While the thought of death is unpleasant to most people. However, the thought of HOW we spend our dash causes a reflection on living life to the fullest. Reading the Dash and hearing the CD will have a profound and positive self-review on your dash.

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From Judith Stohler of Bluffton, Indiana on 3/27/2012.

Great Book

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From Faye Ann Adler of Wichita, Kansas on 3/24/2012.

I have enjoyed the book very much. It is a book that makes a great gift and people seem to like it very much. You always have such beautiful colored pictures and the dvd is very nice.

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- Featured on the print Great Beginnings.

"At 211 degrees, water is hot. At 212 degrees, it boils. And with boiling water comes steam. And steam can power a locomotive. The one extra degree...makes all the difference."

- Featured on the print 212°, The Extra Degree.

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- Featured on the print Imagination.

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- Featured on the print Warm Sunbeams.

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- Featured on the print A Leader's Job.